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Contemporary, Emergent, and Child-Ado Literature Flashcards

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It means living, belonging to, or occurring in the present

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Contemporary

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Liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people

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Popular Literature

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refers to coming into view or into existence

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Emergent Literature

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Examples of Contemporary Literature

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  • Red Russia by Tanya Thompson
  • Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
  • Life of Pi by Yann Martel
  • The Road by Cormac McCarthy
  • Beloved by Toni Morison
  • The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
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Examples of Popular Literature

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  • Fifty Shades of Grey — E.L James
  • Harry Potter by JK Rowling
  • The Twilight Saga — Stephenie Meyer
  • The Hunger Games — Suzanne Collins
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Examples of Emergent Literature

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  • Creative Fiction
  • Graphic Novels
  • Blogs
  • Manga
  • Digi Fiction
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Author of Kafka on the Shore

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Haruki Murakami

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Author of Half of a Yellow Sun

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Author of Midnight’s Children

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Salman Rushdie

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Never Let Me Go by

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Kazuo Ishiguro

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God of Small Things by

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Arundhati Roy

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Read from a computer and can be web-based or app-based but different from e-books.

Contain hyperlinks, moving images, mini games

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Digital Fiction

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Author incorporates doodle drawings and hand written graphics in place of a traditional font

Ex. Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Doodle Fiction

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A very short story that has no set word count — can be as short as just a few words

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Flash Fiction

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Allows the reader to consume the entire narrative in just a moments time, with just 6 words

Ex. For sale: baby shoes. Never worn.

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Six-word flash fiction

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Often addresses issues of modern womanhood — romantic relationships to womanhood

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Chick Lit

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Simply art and comic stories to Anime affairs, merchandise, and movies

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Manga

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Impact of actual or imagined science upon society or individuals

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Science Fiction

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Brave New World by

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Alduous Huxley

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website contains online personal reflections and articles written in a conversational style with accompanying pictures or videos

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Blog

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refers to material written, published, and used for instruction, information, and entertainment of children and adolescents

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Children’s Literature

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Features of the Classical Period — Child’s Lit:

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Memorable characters, distinct protagonists, human experiences

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Stories of the Classical Period— Child’s Lit:

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Adventures of Hercules, Aesop’s Fables, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, Ovid’s Metamorphosis, and Greco-Roman God’s and Goddesses

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Features of Medieval Period in Childrens Literature

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Religious, biblical, romantic

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Bishop of Sherborne who wrote lesson books for children

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Aldhelm

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Translated Latin literature to Anglo-Saxon

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King Alfred the Great

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Created the first printer and published Aesop’s fables, legend of King Arthur, etc.

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William Caxton

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Stories and works of medieval period

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  • Noah and the Great Flood
  • Cain and Abel
  • Adam and Eve
  • Tower of Babel
  • King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
  • King Roland (France)
  • El Cid (Spain)
  • Beowulf (England)
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Contained stories and fairy tales

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Chapbooks

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Stories written on a piece of wood with a square shape — the texts consisted of prayers and biblical stories

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Hornbook

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Features of 18th Century:

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Folk Tales, fairy tales, moralistic tales, didactic stories

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Advocated simple living, and propelled didactic writing for children

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Jean Jacques Rousseau

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Father of Children’s Literature

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John Newberry

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French man who wrote The Tales of Mother Goose

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Charles Perrault

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Retold Beauty and the Beast

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Mme. De Beaumont

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Published The Arabian Nights (Aladdin and his Lamp, Sinbad the Sailor)

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Elizabeth Newberry

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wrote The Little Mermaid, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina and the Ugly Duckling

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Hans Christian Andersen

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written by John Newberry, produced to teach and entertain children

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A Little Pretty Pocket-Book

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Victorian Age: The Golden Age of Children’s Literature. What is its feature?

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Rapid change, scientific discovery, better status of women and emerging writers

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Alice in Wonderland by

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Lewis Caroll

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Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole into a fantastical world where she encounters peculiar characters, including the Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts. The story explores whimsical adventures and nonsensical situations

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Alice in Wonderland

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Treasure Island by

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Louis Stevenson

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Young Jim Hawkins embarks on a thrilling journey to find buried treasure after discovering a pirates map. Along the way, he encounters the infamous Long John Silver and experiences the dangers and excitement of a high-seas adventure.

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Treasure Island

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Adventures of Tom Sawyer by

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Samuel Clemens

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Mischievous Tom navigates the challenges of boyhood in a small town, showcasing his escapades and adventures in a quaint setting

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Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by

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Samuel Clemens

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Huck escapes his abusive father and embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River with the runaway slave Jim. Along the way, they confront societal issues, providing a nuanced exploration of race and morality in America

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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

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Wide, Wide World by

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Susan Warner

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Ellen Montgomery, the protagonist, faces various trials and tribulations as she grows up. The novel explores themes of faith, family, and personal growth against the backdrop of the wide world around her

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Wide, Wide World

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Little Women by

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Louisa May Alcott

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The March sisters— Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy — navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood during the Civil War. The novel depicts their individual personalities, dreams, and the importance of family bonds

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Little Women

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by

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Frank Baum

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Dorothy a young girl from Kansas, is swept away to the magical land of Oz in a cyclone. Alongside her companions— a Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion— she embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to seek the Wizard’s help, encountering challenges and discovering the power of friendship and self discovery.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

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The Tale of Petter Rabbit by

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Beatrix’ Potter

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The idea that the child is central to childhood emerged. Children’s literature became more subjective.

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Edwardian Era

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The story follows Peter’s escapades and the consequences he faces, emphasizing the lesson of obedience and responsibility

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The Tale of Petter Rabbit

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Petter Pan by

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Jm Barrie

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Tells the enchanting story of a boy who never grows up and his adventures in the magical world of Neverland — exploring themes of eternal youth, imagination, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.

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Peter Pan

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A collection that features cautionary and moralistic stories penned by various authors

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Cautionary Tales for Children

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A Little Princess and The Secret Garden by

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Frances Hudgson Burnett

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It tells the story of Sara Crewe, a young girl who has grown up in India but has to attend boarding school in London. Her school is run by Miss Minchin, a cruel woman who only cares about money.

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The Little Princess

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When the spoilt and bad-tempered Mary is orphaned at the age of ten, she is sent from India to live with her hunch back uncle on the Yorkshire Moors.

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The Secret Garden

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20th Century Era of Fantasy — it’s Features are: picture storybooks and personification of toy animals

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True

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The Story of Dr. Dolittle by

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Hugh Lofting

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Follows the adventures of Doctor John Dolittle, a kind and eccentric physician who discovers he can communicate with animals — a combination of whimsical storytelling with themes of compassion, friendship, and the importance of understanding and respecting the natural world.

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The Story of Dr. Dolittle

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Winnie the Poe by

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AA Milne

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A classic collection of stories featuring the lovable bear Winnie the Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. — revolves around the endearing adventures of Pooh Bear, Piglet, Eyeore, Tigger and others — explore themes of friendship, imagination, and the simple joys of life

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Winnie The Pooh

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The Lion, The Witch , the Wardrobe by

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C.S Lewis

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Four siblings— Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy— discover the magical land of Narnia through a wardrobe. The land is under the spell of the White witch, and with the help of the noble lion Aslan, the children embark on a quest to overthrow her tyranny.

Filled with allegorical themes of good versus evil, courage, and redemption.

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The Lion, The Witch, The Wardrobe

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The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings by

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JRR Tolkien

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Follows Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is reluctantly swept into an epic quest to reclaim treasure guarded by the dragon Smaug.

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The Hobbit

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Frodo Baggins inherits a powerful ring and sets out to destroy it to prevent the dark lord Sauron from conquering Middle-Eartg — explores the theme of friendship, heroism, and the struggle between good and evil in a richly detailed fantasy world.

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Lord of the Rings

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Charlotte Web by

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EB White

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A heartwarming tale about the unlikely friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte— as Wilbur faces the prospect of becoming dinner, Charlotte uses her web spinning skills to weave messages praising Wilbur.

The story beautifully explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the cycle of life, leaving a lasting impact with its touching narrative and memorable characters

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Charlotte Web

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James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox, and Matilda are written by

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Roald Dahl

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Tells the story of James Henry Trotter, an orphan living with cruel aunts. When he discovers a magical peach and makes only insect friends, they embark on a fantastical journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

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James and the Giant Peach

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Impoverished Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket to visit Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory — the story is a delightful exploration of morality, imagination, and the consequences of greed

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Follows the cunning Mr. Fox as he outwits three nasty farmers who seek to eliminate him — a witty and charming tale that celebrates wit, courage, and the triumph of the underdog.

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Fantastic Mr. Fox

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Centers around a precocious young girl who possesses telekinetic powers — discovers the joy of reading and stands up against injustice.

The story celebrates intelligence, resilience, and the transformative power of knowledge

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Matilda

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Are you there God? It’s Me, Margaret, Deenie, and Blubber are written by

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Judy Blume

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The story explores Margaret’s personal journey as she seeks answers and understanding about religion, puberty, and fitting in with her peers.

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Are You There, God? It’s Me Margaret

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It is the story of Deenie Fenner, a teenage girl with dreams of becoming a model — yet she has scoliosis. She struggled with societal expectations, self-acceptance, and the importance of inner strength

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Dennie

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Addresses issues of bullying and peer pressure as it follows the story of Jill Brenner and her classmates who participate in the bullying of a girl named Linda — Blubber.

Provided insights into the dynamics of cruelty and the impact it has on both the victim and the perpetrators, fostering discussions about empathy and kindness

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Blubber

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Departure from traditional or conventional storytelling methods

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Experimental

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Harry Potter by

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Jk Rowling

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About the journey of a young wizard, as he discovers his magical abilities and confronts the dark wizard Voldemort.

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Harry Potter

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The Giver by

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Lois Lowry

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Jonas lives in a seemingly perfect, controlled society where emotions and memories are suppressed. When Jonas is selected to be the Receiver of Memories, he discovers the truth about the cost of a utopian existence.

Themes of individuality, freedom, and the complexity of human experience.

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The Giver

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Holes by

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Louis Sachar

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Revolves around Stanley Yelnats, a teenager sent to a juvenile detention center in the dessert.

The novel weaves together past and present narratives, exploring justice, fate, and the interconnectedness of seemingly unrelated events.

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Holes

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His Dark Materials by

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Philip Pullman

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Follows the adventures of Lyra Belacqua in a parallel universe

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His Dark Materials

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Books with illustrations—convey a message through a series of pictures with captions of short texts— larger in shape

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Picture Books

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Picture books with storyline

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Picture Storybooks

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Contain paper that pops easily to be manipulated by the readers

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Pop-Up Books

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Do not have text not the same as comics

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Textless/Wordless Picture Books

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Designed for beginner readers to be successful independent readers , animals are usually the character

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Transitional/Easy to Read Books

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Examples of Transitional/Easy to Read Books

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The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
Frog and the Toad are Best Friends by Arnold Lobell

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Lesser illustrations and more texts are required for independent readers —to strengthen comprehension and grasp of events in the story

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Illustrated Books

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This term is coined by Wil Eisner to describe novels that are illustrated and written books in styles

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Graphic Novels

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Examples of Graphic Novels

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
The Adventures of Tintin by Herge

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Longer and more complicated books, with lesser to no illustration — also called as juvenile or junior books.

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Chapter Books

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Examples of Chapter Books

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Holes by Louis Sachar
A Series of Unfortunate Events by Daniel Handler
Harry Potter by Jk Rowling

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Novel written in verse — a lengthy narrative poetry, hybrid of the elements of a novel and poetry

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Verse Novels

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Examples of Verse Novels

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Leave Taking by Lorraine Marwood
Dragon Fly Song by Wendy Orr

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Allows a reader to go back to a particular period

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Historical Fiction

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Examples of historical fiction

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Cue for Reason by Geoffrey Tease
The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain
The Story of the Amulet by E. Nesbit

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Combines the elements of fantasy and history showing supernatural and magical elements that do not exist in the real world

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Historical Fantasy

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A Russian historical fantasy set in ancient Russia when Christianity rejected the idea of mystical figures

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The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden

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Two magical beings meet in the streets of 1899 New York City. The golem is a woman made of clay and the Jinni was previously trapped in a flask for years.

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The Golem and the Jinni

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Speculative fiction where stories are historically relevant yet events are resolved differently. It answers the what if? questions or assumptions that lie around the story

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Alternate History

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Alternate historical story that features the Library of Alexandria that stood and was destroyed during the time of Julius Caesar

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Ink and Bone

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Narrates a story of America during World War II and the possibility of allowing women to enlist for the wars.

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Front Lines by Michael Grant

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Present-day fiction that represents the natural everyday occurrences of the real world

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Realistic Fiction

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Examples of Realistic Fiction

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The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger
Holes by Louis Sachar
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

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Types of Realistic Fiction

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  • Family Stories
  • Social Realism
  • Survival Stories
  • Detective and Mystery Stories
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About stories that families encounter: sibling rivalry, scheming, and reconciliation

Example: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

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Family Stories

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Emphasize realistic stories of self identity, abuse, friendship, sexuality, and other social issues, that make up human development.

Ex. Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

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Social Realism

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Deal with realities of life specifically on a characters’ quest for survivals

Ex. The Island Dolphins by Scott O’Dell

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Survival Stories

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First popularized by Edgar Allan Poe whose stories center on solving puzzles and crimes.

Ex. Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
Anita Blake by Laurell Hamilton

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Detective and Mystery Stories

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